Glen Villa ResortvsCrystalbrook Byron
Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Glen Villa Resort. The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa is ranked #2 in Byron Bay with endorsements from 6 reviews including Mr & Mrs Smith, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
Glen Villa Resort
80-86 Butler street, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481
From $64/night
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet
"Targeting couples via a strict two-person-per-booking rule, this holiday park is clean, comfortable and secure, if far from flash." Full review
Crystalbrook Byron
77 - 97 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481, Australia
From $334/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Time Out
"Whether you want to unwind and relax or indulge to excess, this five-star Byron resort has got you covered." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It's location within the subtropical rain forest that lines Tallow Beach on the Pacific Ocean gives you both lush forestry and a gorgeous, virtually undeveloped beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"About 75 minutes by air from Sydney, Byron Bay has long been known for its pristine sands and stunning headlands." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Bed down in the rainforest at The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa, a tropical treat with an excellent restaurant, award-winning spa and flocks of resident birds and butterflies." Full review
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There are a few spots to choose from – the resort backs onto Tallows Beach, which, while still patrolled, isn’t the best for swimming, so we head to Clarke’s Beach.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This five-star accommodation capitalises on Byron Bay’s extensive beachside bushland to create a luxury oasis in one of Australia’s most popular coastal towns." Full review
Lonely Planet
"About 4km south of town, these luxe one-bedroom villas are spread through the resort's jungle-like greenery." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Ten minutes outside the city of Byron Bay, on an estate spanning 45 acres of subtropical rainforest, is Crystalbrook Byron, a luxury boutique resort whose sustainability measures are as well developed as its leisure offerings" Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"With peacocks roaming the grounds, forest walkways thick with paperbarks, and treehouse-style rooms, Crystalbrook captures a 'hinterland hideaway' feel...the food has a creative Asian edge" Full review